Bought a Wilier GTR 105 2015

[Chip Shoulder]

Hi all

I appreciate the accepted convention is to seek advice prior to purchasing...anyhoo...

I got myself a Wilier GTR today from my LBS via the ubiquitous C2W. I've been out on it twice today, nothing strenuous as I've not ridden in 25 years, but so far it feels good and feels right.

A knowledgeable colleague felt there were better options at my price point that offered more / better kit, but during testing the Wilier felt as good as the Ridley and Giant that I tested, so I went for it ! TBH I probably would have been happy with any one of the three I've tried over the last week or so.

Planning to ease myself in gradually then join up for some club rides once I have a reasonable level of fitness.

Have to say I'm proper chuffed with the bike, just wish I'd rediscovered cycling sooner !

 

[vickster]

Enjoy, and don't forget to ride it to work

 

[Saluki]

Nice bike. Lovely bike, in fact.
I hope that you have many happy miles of riding on it.

A bit out of my price range but if you managed to get it on a RTW scheme, all the better.

 

[Lilliburlero]

Bella!

 

[Rasmus]

I've got the 2014 version, and absolutely love it. Here's hoping you have many happy miles together!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Enjoy, and don't forget to ride it to work

He he, lovely bike, but does it take mudguards, panniers, 2 rear lights, 3 front lights, ice tyres?

 

[User482]

A knowledgeable colleague felt there were better options at my price point that offered more / better kit, but during testing the Wilier felt as good as the Ridley and Giant that I tested, so I went for it !

That's probably true, but the Wilier is prettier, and as you say, you like the way it rides.

Nice bike!

 

[jazzkat]

Very nice. I do like white bikes.

 

[Chip Shoulder]

Cheers people ! Thanks for your words of encouragement.
Went out for a ride by myself this evening, but my word it was like sitting on a razor blade after a while, which made it difficult to completely enjoy the ride if I'm honest.

 

[DCLane]

I'm curious how you got that on the CTW budget. My 2015 CTW purchase is a Wilier Izoard XP, although it's now got a different seatpost, stem, saddle, wheelset and is Ultegra:

 

[Chip Shoulder]

I'm curious how you got that on the CTW budget. My 2015 CTW purchase is a Wilier Izoard XP, although it's now got a different seatpost, stem, saddle, wheelset and is Ultegra:

It was on offer at my lbs at 1280 so 280 over my c2w budget. I paid the additional in cash.

I'm interested in what seat post and saddle you have and why you chose them?

 

[Tojo]

V nice.... What groupset has it got on as I can't see from you're photo........

 

[Chip Shoulder]

Full spec cut n' pasted:

Frame Full Carbon Monocoque
Fork Full Carbon
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 11sp
Front Derailleur Shimano 105 11sp
Shifters Shimano 105 11sp
Chainset Shimano RS500L, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket Shimano, Threaded Outboard Cups
Chain Shimano HG600
Freewheel Shimano 105 11sp, 11-28T
Headset FSA Integrated
Stem FSA OS190
Handlebars FSA 320S Compact
Front Brake Shimano R561
Rear Brake Shimano R561
Brake Levers Shimano 105
Rims Shimano RS010
Front Hub Shimano RS010
Rear Hub Shimano RS010
Spokes Shimano RS010
Tyres Vittoria Zaffiro Rigid 700x23c
Saddle Selle Italia X1
Seatpost FSA SL-282 / Wilier

 

[Rasmus]

Front Brake Shimano R561
Rear Brake Shimano R561

It no longer has the Wilier branded FSA brakes? A shame - that's one of my favorite bits.

 

[DCLane]

It was on offer at my lbs at 1280 so 280 over my c2w budget. I paid the additional in cash.

I'm interested in what seat post and saddle you have and why you chose them?

Aha! My work does a strict £1k limit and the Izoard has some basic components to keep the cost down.

The seatpost is a Ritchey Comp 31.6mm with a spare Spesh Toupe saddle. I've also now got a Zipp stem with Ultegra groupset and Spesh bars from a Tarmac. The wheelset's been changed to a Veltec Speed set as well.

I swapped the kit to bring the overall weight down - and had most of the parts anyway. It's lost about 1.7kg from original weight.

All the original components are in a bag to be sold once the C2W payments are finished.